Obituaries
Polly J. Hodge
Mar 12, 2020
Polly J. Hodge, 88, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, ‘Newel’ Hodge; parents, Harley R. Linkous and Lossie K. Huffman; brother, Wendell Linkous; and 2 sisters, Anna L. Jones and Beatrice Trump. Polly is survived by her son, Joseph ‘Joe’ Hodge;...
Elizabeth 'Peggy' Eanes Kelley
Mar 9, 2020
Elizabeth ‘Peggy’ Eanes Kelley passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at her Christiansburg home surrounded by her niece, Cynthia Eanes, her sister-in-law and caregiver, Rincey Eanes and her beloved pet, Sky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harless and Bernice Eanes; brother, J. Harold Eanes; and her beloved pet, Bella Cera. She is also survived by her...
Bridget Marie Alderman
Mar 7, 2020
Bridget Marie Alderman, 27, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Louisville, KY. She was born May 11, 1992 in Elliston, VA. Bridget was a 2010 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Bridget was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Joan and LTG(R) James E. Moore Jr. She is survived by her parents Mary M....
Mildred 'Lucille' Keith Hall
Mar 6, 2020
Mildred ‘Lucille’ Keith Hall 85, of Christiansburg was called home by Christ her Savior Friday March 06, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1935 to the late George and Dorothy Keith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George Keith, Jr.; sisters, Virgil Huff, Beulah Mae Harmon and Ethel Peacemaker. Left to cherish her...
Charlene Huff Keen
Mar 5, 2020
Charlene Huff Keen, 78, of Blacksburg, went to her heavenly home on March 5, 2020. Those gone before and awaiting her arrival are her parents, Charles D. Huff, Sr. and Pearlie Linkous Huff; siblings, Carlyn (Fuzz) Huff, Roy Huff, Samuel Huff, Charles D. Huff, Jr., Clara Sheppard, Maudie Ramsey, Polly Mullins; and special friend, Douglas Rodgers. She is survived by...
Donna McNeil Flinchum
Mar 4, 2020
Donna I. Flinchum, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence William and May Fern Clower McNeil; and her husband, Jessie Ross Flinchum, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, William Ross Flinchum & wife Judy and Jeffery Flinchum; brothers & their wives, Winston & Roxanne McNeil, Wendell &...
Harold David Akers Sr
Mar 3, 2020
Harold David Akers, Sr, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away at home Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Retired from the United States Postal Service, he was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department and served in the Air Force. In over 30 years with the postal service, he worked on the railroad, in the downtown Christiansburg office and as a rural...
Harold Ray Hatcher
Mar 3, 2020
Harold Ray Hatcher, 69, of Wytheville passed away March 3, 2020 at Wytheville Community Hospital. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never stopped making everyone around him smile with his amazing humor. He had a great love for making things, anything with wheels and fishing. Family was the biggest part of his life....
Violet Sayers Britt Coleman
Mar 3, 2020
Violet Sayers Britt Coleman Violet Coleman, 101, passed away March 3, 2020. She was born August 5, 1918, in Terrys Fork, VA, the eldest of 11 children born to Ellis and Roxie Dalton Sayers. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; six sisters; two grandchildren; two husbands; and all four of her children, Elizabeth B. Ellsworth, Wilma...
James S. Gilmer
Feb 29, 2020
James S. Gilmer, 74, of Claytor Lake, VA passed away at his home on February 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Gilmer; brothers, Marvin, Billy, Wayne, Charlie Mack Gilmer, and George Franklin; and sisters, Doris Gilmer, Mary Rickman, Patricia Graham, Margaret Linkous, and Linda Gilmer. James is survived by the love of his...
Timothy Dean LaRose
Feb 28, 2020
Timothy Dean LaRose, 54, of Christiansburg passed away February 28, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Army and gave over 30 years of service to his country in military and government contractor capacities. Tim is survived by his wife Melissa LaRose; daughters and sons-in-law Christina and Bryan Barrows and Joy and Jimmy Blankenship; sons Alex, Michael, Joshua,...
MSgt Linda Barbara Keir Thompson
Feb 25, 2020
Linda Barbara (Keir) Thompson USAF Retired MSGT MSgt Linda Thompson, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA on February 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on September 2, 1946 in Boston, MA to Willard and Nina Keir. She was a 1964 graduate of Littleton High School, Littleton, MA. In 1973, she joined the...
Ruby Spencer Rice
Feb 24, 2020
Ruby Spencer Rice, 81, of Christiansburg, was called home by our heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2020. Although it was time for you to go, it wasn't our time to let you go. Born on July 12th 1938 , the 7th of 13 siblings Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Clara Spencer; and former husband,...
Roy Wayne 'Skeeter' Wilhelm
Feb 24, 2020
Roy Wayne Wilhelm “Skeeter” April 7, 1954 – February 24, 2020 Roy Wayne Wilhelm “Skeeter”, 65 of Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He was proceeded in death by his parents, David “Pete” Wilhelm and Alice Creasy; brother, Rodney Wilhelm; sisters, Betty...
Charlie Walter Elgin Jr.
Feb 23, 2020
Charlie Walter Elgin, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in Annandale, VA. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Kingston, WV, to the late Charles Walter Elgin and Josephine Johnson Elgin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bush Elgin; his brother, Edwin E. Elgin, Sr.; and his sister, Nancy Elgin...
Frances Mae Lane
Feb 20, 2020
Frances Mae Lane, 79, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Henry and Gracie Lee Bott Furrow; one grandchild; and 14 siblings. Frances is survived by her loving husband, Walter Lane Jr.; children, Buddy Lane, Sissy Lane, Mike Lane (Denise), Thomas Lane, Gina Womack (Darrell), James Lane, Daniell East...
Gary Wayne Linkous
Feb 19, 2020
Gary Wayne Linkous, 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Lewis Gale Montgomery after a long battle with emphysema. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Long Linkous; father, Denny Linkous; brothers, Ricky and Timmie Linkous; and a great-granddaughter, Autumn Way. He is survived by his wife, Debra F. Linkous; brother, Robert Linkous; son, Jonathan Linkous;...
Ronald Wayne Hamblin Sr.
Feb 18, 2020
Ronald Wayne Hamblin, Sr., 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Bane Hamblin, Sr.; mother, Hazel Kingery Hamblin; brothers, John Allen Hamblin, Jerry Ray Hamblin, Sr., Willie Bane Hamblin, Jr; and nephew, David Ryan Terry. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Doris E. Hamblin; sons, Ronald Wayne Hamblin,...
Maynard Lee Doss
Feb 17, 2020
Maynard Lee Doss, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born in Max Meadows, VA, and served in the US Army from 1948 to 1952. He spent most of his work life as an inboard / outboard boat motor mechanic with Valley Marine Center and Harkrader Marine. He was...
Wanda Faye Ramsey
Feb 14, 2020
Wanda Faye Ramsey, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 14, 2020. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Arvil and Rebecca Adkins of Christiansburg, infant daughter, Angela Michal Ramsey and son-in-law, Jacob Kirkner. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; children, Karen Williams (David) and Kevin Ramsey; grandson Kolton Williams; siblings, Diane...
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